I have been an RN since 1993. I was dx with Hepatitis C with a routine blood test on hire to a new hospital in 2002. They discovered it, accepted it, and assured me it would be confidential. With the use of universal precautions there were no restrictions put on me at at. I have been there for 4 years now and work in ICU. This is in Texas, not sure if states, hospitals or nursing boards can establish there own rules. No problems here. Good luck to you.